A Middle-Aged Mother of Nine Children from an Orthodox Community

question 11

Multiple Choice

A middle-aged mother of nine children from an orthodox community is seen in the gynecologic clinic for heavy vaginal bleeding.She is anxious and shy and timidly asks the nurse if she may be seen only by a female doctor.An appropriate nursing action by the female nurse would be to:

• A) demonstrate strategies for the patient to verbalize, reduce, and control her anxiety.
• B) maintain the patient's privacy and convey empathy and respectful regard for her culture.
• C) inform the patient that all of the doctors are male, but they treat many of the women from her community.
• D) suggest the patient reschedule her appointment for a day when a female physician has clinic hours.

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